Description

Hexanoic Acid, 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-, (3S)- is a high-purity, chiral amino acid derivative featuring a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protected amine group. This compound is a critical building block in the synthesis of complex peptides and other bioactive molecules, offering precise stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and development teams, as well as fine chemical manufacturers, for applications in drug discovery and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based therapeutics.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Proteomics Research: Used in the development of enzyme inhibitors, substrates, and molecular probes for biochemical studies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct complex chiral centers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Bioconjugation: Utilized for the site-specific modification of proteins and other biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoic Acid, 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-, (3S)-
CAS No.	1931965-01-3
Molecular Formula	C11H21NO4
Molecular Weight	231.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)hexanoic acid; (3S)-3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]amino]hexanoic acid; Boc-3-aminohexanoic acid (S-isomer); (S)-Boc-β-homoalanine derivative; tert-Butyl (S)-(1-carboxybutyl)carbamate; (S)-3-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid; N-Boc-L-3-aminohexanoic acid; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-3-aminohexanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our Hexanoic Acid, 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-, (3S)- is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical research. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.